The Runes of War, Jane Welch
The Runes of War, Jane Welch
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The Runes of War

Author: Jane Welch

Narrator: Joe Eyre

Unabridged: 19 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperVoyager

Published: 05/30/2024


Synopsis

BOOK 1 OF THE RUNES OF WAR SAGA The adventure begins… Torra Alta is under attack. Threatened by a new ice age, the barbaric tribes of the vast Northern Trunda join forces under the bloody rule of warrior chief Morbak to form the Vaalakan army. As they set out to achieve dominion of the world, only the frontier castle of Torra Alta stands in their way. For a thousand years Torra Alta has stood triumphant and unconquerable, perched on a pillar of rock where dragons once had their lair. As Baron Branwolf prepares his defences, ominous sounds emerge from the labyrinth of dragon-built tunnels beneath the castle. Against the baron's orders, his son, Caspar, accompanies the party despatched to seal off the tunnels. When Caspar discovers an ancient dragon’s hoard of treasure, the magical light of a moonstone proves too tempting and Caspar takes it. But alas, it is no ordinary moonstone – it is the Druid’s Eye, and if it falls into the wrong hands, Morbak will be invincible. Only the long -abandoned Runes of War can save Torra Alta, and only Caspar with his newfound power, can find them …

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lorna on March 27, 2019

Loved re-reading this book after not having read it since ut was first published. Live the ertailed descriptions, was able to immerse myself in the settings and relate to the characters feelings.......more

Goodreads review by Zeke on May 30, 2022

Feels a little dated.......more

Goodreads review by Ondrej on January 03, 2025

This is the second time I'm reading this, being now at least 20 years older, out of my awkward teenage years and deep into a different kind of awkward adulthood. The first time around I tagged along for the story, identifying deeply with Caspar and his unfortunate crush on the perfect girl Brid who,......more

Goodreads review by Caitlin on August 12, 2011

This book could have been shortened tremendously. Very slow. Not a lot happens. Ending was very anti-climactic. Not crazy about the characters...but still, for some very odd reason, find myself wanting to finish the trilogy.......more

Goodreads review by Elessar on August 11, 2016

I dislike the character shifts, otherwise its wonderful.......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR JANE WELCH “A blockbuster fantasy” “As intriguing as anything Tolkien dreamed up.” “Wonderful author, in the Robert Jordan mould”